User:Barakatullah Rasuly/ SUSHREE DIBYADARSHINI PRADHAN

SUSHREE DIBYADARSHINI PRADHAN

Sushree Dibyadarshini Pradhan (8 October 1997) is an Indian cricketer. She bowls right arm off spin and bats right-handed. [1] She captained the India Green team in the Under-23 Women's Challenger Trophy in which the India Green team reached the final match of the tournament. [2]

She was selected to play for Velocity cricket franchise team in Women's T20 Challenge in UAE. She also captains Odisha Women's U23 team in domestic Indian cricket competitions. She represented India in ACC Women' Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019 where she was the highest wicket taker for India. [3]

Personal life and background:

Sushree Dibyadarshini Pradhan was born on 8 October 1997 in Dhenkenal, Odisha. When she was seven years old, she started playing cricket for fun in her residential colony.[3]

When she turned 15, she began training under club coach Khirod Behera who continues to coach her as of 2021. Pradhan started representing her home state Odisha in group zonal tournaments. [2] Apart from cricket, watching popular cinema and acting is her favorite hobby. She even acted in a cricket based Tamil film titled ' Kanaa'.[2]

Professional Achievements:

Sushree Dibyadarshini has been representing her home state Odisha since 2012. Now she also captains Odisha women's U23 team in limited overs cricket tournaments. [1]

She also played for Indian women's cricket team in the ACC Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup in 2019. She was the highest wicket taker for India in that tournament. She was later picked up by Women's cricket’s franchise team Velocity to play in Women's T20 Challenge in UAE in 2020. Here she played under the captaincy of legendary Indian cricketer and former Indian national team captain Mithali Raj.[3]

Recent matches: References:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/602513.html [1]

https://femalecricket.com/female-cricket-blogs/1727-interview-with-sushree-dibyadarshini-all-round-prodigy-from-odisha-excited-about-womens-t20-challenge-and-eager-for-national-call.html [2]

https://www.bbc.com/hindi/sport-55764323 [3]

Right hand side box info:

Name: Sushree Dibyadarshini Pradhan

Born: 8th October 1997

Place of birth:  Dhenkenal, Orissa

Sport: Cricket

Batting: Right-Handed

Bowling: Right-arm Off break

Represents: India, Orissa state, Team Velocity

---